Transforming quadratic graphs

f(x) = 3(x - 2)² + 4

OR  

f(x) = 3x² - 12x + 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Vertex form of a parabola:

Standard form of a parabola:

Let's find the vertex of this parabola.

In order to find the a-value (vertex form), let's use another point besides the vertex on the parabola.

Using (3, 7) for (x, y), let's substitute this point and the vertex (2, 4) for (h, k) into the vertex form equation and solve for a.

Simplify using PEMDAS.

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Now we have (h, k) and a of the vertex form.

In order to convert from vertex to standard form, simplify the equation by FOILing.

Distribute 3 inside the parentheses.

Combine like terms.

Therefore, we have the

Vertex form:

Standard form:

dont think so

step-by-step explanation:

the largest number of the four options is 1.8 x 10-2

you have it in scientific notation.

1.80 x 10-6   = 0.00000180

1.80 x 10-4   = 0.000180 (bigger, or "less small", than the former one)

so

1.8 x 10-2       = 0.0180. as you see. the "less small", or the biggest one of them all.

as you have negative exponent, it means you are dividing 1.8 by 100 (i.e. moving the dot towards left, two times).

if you had positive exponent for the scientific notation, power of tenths, you would be multiplying times 100 (moving the dot towards right) as below:

1.8 x (10)2 = 180

so. if you have negative exponent in scientific notation, move the dot toward left. if it is positive, toward right as many times the exponent tells you.